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The port and Samos-city (or VathÃ) are at the end of a deep bay. You will be tendered to town.
Printable map to take along.
Cruise calendar for this port.
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Vathy village Samos : The capital of Samos is called Samos or Vathy (name of the harbor of the capital) and is located on the north-east part of the island, built amphitheatrically around a bay. It has a population of about 9000 inhabitants and is continuing to expand. Old Venetian and neoclassic buildings blend with the new ones, forming an attractive scenery. Samos town is a lively place, full of touristy facilities, accommodations, bars and night clubs The port of Vathy is one of the three main ports of the island.
Many interesting things can be seen in the capital of Samos such as the church of Agios Spyridon, the Byzantine Museum and the exceptional Archaeological Museum.
There are many beautiful beaches.
The Vathi bus terminal (tel. 22730 27262) is a block inland from the south end of the port on Kanari. The bus makes the 20-minute trip between Vathi and Pithagorio frequently. Buses also travel to Kokkari, the inland village of Mitilini, Pirgos, Marathokambos, Votsalakia beach, and Karlovassi. Schedules are posted in English at the bus terminal.
Samos has an impressive variety of goods to offer shoppers, from top designer labels and exquisite jewelry to fine antiques and high quality leather goods. Shops are open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9 am-3 pm and on Tuesday and Thursday 9 am-8 pm. Tourist shops are open 9 am-10 pm. 7 days the week. Thing to buy from Samos are Wine, Ouzo, Woven goods, and Folk art.
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Business holidays include New Year's Day (1 January), Epiphany (6 January), Lent (March; date varies), Greek Independence Day (25 March), Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday (March or April; dates vary), Labor Day (1 May), Holy Spirit Day (early June), Assumption (15 August), Ochi Day (28 October), Christmas Day (25 December), and Boxing Day (26 December).
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